Firefighter injured in rollover sues drunk apparatus driver, dept.

Firefighter Stuart Mintz is seeking $150,000 in damages

UPPER MOUNT BETHEL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A volunteer firefighter injured in a drunk-driving accident while riding in an apparatus has recently filed a lawsuit against the driver and the department.

Volunteer Firefighter Stuart Mintz of the North Bangor Fire Co. has sued the fire company and Upper Mount Bethel Township, alleging that fire company officials did nothing to discourage a custom of drinking and operating firefighting equipment.

In part of Firefighter Mintz's lawsuit, he claims that he suffered severe and permanent injuries in the 2010 crash, according to the Morning Call.

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